Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
Savea double helps New Zealand to rampant first Test win over Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put a tough build-up behind them as they delivered a muscular performance to defeat Ireland at Eden Park in the first Test. Ardie Savea bagged a double as New Zealand overcame...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
"Loughman should not have been allowed back onto the field" - New Zealand Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has conducted a review of the Injury Assessment (HIA) process followed for Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman during the match between the Māori All Blacks and Ireland on Wednesday. Loughman...
Andy Farrell On The Ireland Team To Play New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named an experienced side to face New Zealand in the first test at Eden Park.
Ireland Team To Face New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will take to the field at Eden Park in Auckland in the first Test of the three Test Series against New Zealand. Jonathan Sexton...
"Cian Healy does not look too good" - Andy Farrell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell says Cian Healy's leg injury "does not look too good". Healy was helped off the pitch on a medical cart during Ireland's 32-17 defeat by the Maori All Blacks. The...
Ireland soundly beaten by Maori All Blacks in tour opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's tour of New Zealand has got off to a rocky start going down 32-17 to the Maori All Blacks. The Maori All Blacks ran in four tries to Ireland's two with captain Bundee Aki and Gavin Coombes...
Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour. There is some heavy irony at play...
Iain Henderson ruled out of NZ tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have suffered a blow to their pack with the news that second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand. A training-ground knee injury sustained on Saturday...
